Aknysta (river)

For other uses, see Aknysta (disambiguation).
Aknysta
Country Lithuania
Location Anykščiai district municipality, Utena County
Basin
River mouth Šventoji
Basin size 94.2 km2 (36.4 sq mi)
Physical characteristics
Length 18.2 km (11.3 mi)
Discharge
  • Average rate:
    0.87 m3/s (31 cu ft/s)
Features
Tributaries
  • Left:
    Kilėva, Gėtys, Bigulis

The Aknysta is a river of Anykščiai district municipality, Utena County, northeastern Lithuania. It originates from the Aknystėlis lake, flows through the Lipšys lake, and becomes a left tributary of the Šventoji. It flows for 18.2 kilometres and has a basin area of 94.2 km². The villages Aknystos and Aknysčiai are situated along the river.

Coordinates: 55°37′47″N 25°18′28″E / 55.62972°N 25.30778°E / 55.62972; 25.30778


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